Kerri Thoreson
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A salute to big yellow bus drivers
The third week of October each year is dedicated to the recognition of school bus drivers throughout the country.
Seniors respond to needs with RSVP
On Saturday I attended the annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon hosted by RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program).
Solitary man represents invisible veterans
On the first day of October, with overnight low temperatures of 55 degrees, a solitary man struggled to stay warm in the outdoors which was his home.
Light at the end of the abuse tunnel
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, but for those who live in the hell of that reality it’s every month, 24/7.
Have fair food, will deliver
Dane Dugan just wrapped up a successful North Idaho Fair and Rodeo under his watch as fairgrounds manager so he took a little road trip to visit his 76-year-old grandmother, Janet Oertli, in Eugene, Ore.
Hardest part is the not knowing
She came into the world on April 30, 1987, at Kootenai Memorial Hospital, an unremarkable arrival that 12 hours later would begin a mystery that remains unsolved today.
Dealing with grandkids leaving the nest
It's back to school time, and parents are sending their little ones to kindergarten or the first day of their last year of high school, perhaps to college.
Solberg to represent Idaho in Illinois
In June, Kylee Solberg came oh-so-close to winning the Miss Idaho crown, but the first runner-up consolation prize is pretty sweet.
Credit where credit's due
When Luke Thoreson was a standout scholar-athlete on the Post Falls Trojans state championship boys basketball team a few years back, Bert and I received a lot of comments about our son/grandson/nephew being such a…
Brush with kindness is always welcome
Most people are familiar with the Habitat for Humanity projects of building homes, but another program under its umbrella is A Brush with Kindness.
Gratitude, empathy for one's fellow man
For decades through this column or in magazine and newspaper features I've told the stories of people in our community, in their best of times and worst of times. As do all storytellers, we observe. Sometimes when …
Singing the swan song of summer
For as far back as I can remember (decades!), the first weekend of August with Art on the Green, Taste of Coeur d'Alenes and the downtown street fair has signaled the home stretch of summer. Back-to-school shopping…
Boys of summer living the dream
Kudos to the boys of summer who arrived in Nogales, Ariz., on Sunday for the Western Regionals. The Hayden Little League 13U are Idaho State Champions and living every young boy’s dream. Players are Seth Hanson, Gr…
Renewing friendships at class reunions
It's that time of year when classmates reunite to mark the decades since graduation. I encourage everyone to attend yours, especially those of you who still live in the area.
Hot (and cool) fun in the summer
I enjoyed time in the announcer's skybox for the Fourth of July parade, except for being nearly overcome by the heat midway through. It was a wonderfully All-American and perfectly Coeur d'Alene celebration of our …